2006 Nissan Patrol vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Nissan Patrol and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V70 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
Because 2006 Nissan Patrol is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Patrol | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Patrol | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 70 L |
